RNLI issue water safety reminder
The RNLI have issued a reminder to be safe in the water this weekend. Swimmers should look for designated areas to swim – and be cautious about swimming in fast moving waters like rivers. The RNLI is also asking the public to to have fun on the beach in a…
Water safety appeal issued over Bank Holiday weekend
People are being warned to be careful this Bank Holiday weekend as they take to the water. The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal urging the public to take some precautions and seek safety advice. Spring tides are expected meaning higher than…
Warnings issued for those partaking in water activities over the Easter Weekend
The Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities, coastal or inland. With the evenings getting brighter and the weather improving, more…
Bundoran RNLI to feature on BBC Two tonight
The RNLI volunteer crew at Bundoran will feature in the brand new series of BBC Two’s Saving Lives at Sea this evening. The documentary series lets viewers witness rescues through the eyes of the RNLI lifesavers while also telling the story of lifeboat crews, rescuees and their families. …
Water safety advise issued ahead of Easter Weekend
In the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend, the Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland have issued a joint water safety appeal. The organisations and are asking people to take some basic precautions to stay safe when they visit the coast or participate in water activities,…
RNLI advise people to stay away from the water ahead of Storm Arwen
The RNLI are advising people to stay away from the water during Storm Arwen. A Status Yellow warning for high winds has been issued for Donegal and a seperate one for Sligo and Mayo ahead of Storm Arwen. The warnings are valid from 3pm this afternoon with Met Eireann predicting…
People reminded to stay safe around water this bank holiday weekend
The Irish Coast Guard and RNLI have issued water warnings for the north west region ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend. The respective warning have been made after recent demand for their services. The Coast Guard and RNLI are expecting a busy May Bank Holiday weekend on the coasts and…